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1991 SATURN ASTRA
300 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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GRADY
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have 1991 saturn sl1 1.9 engine
feels like you cut key off and back on for a split second then continues to run fine once every 2 or 3 days
Mar 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM
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does. the service. engine light come on? start with connection. at ignition. module.
Mar 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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no check engine lite will check for codes later today
Mar 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM
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I can't look up Astra so I'm guessing it's not a US model, but if it has engine control similar to our 1.9 if it cuts out under acceleration check crank sensor, if at decelleration or idle checl idle air control if both OK could be the TPS(throttle position sensor.
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Mar 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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GRADY
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still have no check engine lite will check cs sensor this is a single ohc engine and not 300 but 300,000 miles ben a great car
Mar 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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if its computer controlled the same rules apply.
Mar 18, 2011 at 8:34 AM
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